We often need to write unit tests for code that accesses an external resource such as a database or a file file system. If such resources are not available, the only way to ensure that the tests can ...

The idea of unit testing has been around for many years. Test early, test often is a mantra that concerns unit testing as well. By using stubs, developers can test code under realistic and controlled ...

Microsoft and OpenAI, in collaboration with GitHub, have developed the Copilot extension, an AI-powered code optimization and completion tool. It can help developers by suggesting blocks or even lines ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Craig S. Smith, Eye on AI host and former NYT writer, covers AI. Software development is a creative endeavor, but it can be filled ...